All Reviews for Oahu Snorkeling Tours

I participated because I could swim with wild dolphins. I was concerned about seasickness, but I took motion sickness medication beforehand, so it wasn't an issue.

It takes quite a while to reach the snorkeling point after departure, but the staff kept the atmosphere lively, and I had a very enjoyable time on board.

When the captain signaled, we jumped in. We swam to the watching point under our own power, and below us were schools of dolphins. I was healed by the graceful swimming of the dolphins.

We moved to another point and saw many dolphins, and we also spotted a sea turtle swimming along the seabed. The staff were all cheerful and fun. There are also people who can speak Japanese, so feel free to join without worry.

野生のイルカと一緒に泳げるということで参加。
気になる船酔いは事前に酔い止め薬を服用していたので問題ありませんでした。
出港してからシュノーケリングポイントまでは結構な時間がかかりますが、船上ではスタッフのみなさんが盛り上げてくれて非常に楽しい時間を過ごせます。
船長の合図でいざ入水。
ウォッチングポイントで目視できるところまで自分たちの力で泳いでいくと、眼下にはイルカたちの群れ。
優雅に泳ぐイルカたちに癒やされます。
他のポイントへ移動し、沢山のイルカたちに会えましたし、海底を泳いでいくウミガメも見られました。
スタッフのみなさんが陽気で楽しい方ばかりです。日本語が話せる方も居ますので、安心して参加してください。

A passionate Japanese guide provided detailed instructions. We encountered a large number of dolphins, and although from the boat, we were also able to see sea turtles.

という情熱を持った日本人ガイドさんがきめ細かく指示してくれます(^^)
大量のイルカに遭遇でき、船上からですがウミガメもみることができました

As it is called the "Sea of Angels," the ocean was incredibly beautiful. I was engrossed in snorkeling and playing with the fish, and searching for sea turtles, while enjoying a delicious hamburger for lunch! The BBQ cooked by the beautiful captain with a nice body was delicious. Seeing the beautiful sea, feeling the refreshing breeze, and swaying with the waves was so pleasant, fulfilling all my senses. It was a very fun day that brought me back to my childhood.

天使の海と言われるだけあって、とても綺麗な海でした。
シュノーケルで魚と戯れ、ウミガメさがしに夢中になり、お昼は美味しいハンバーガー‼︎
ナイスバディで美人の船長さんの焼くBBQ美味しかったです。
綺麗な海を見て、爽やかな風を感じ、波に揺られて気持ちよく、五感が満たされました。
とても楽しく子供心に戻った1日でした。

During our honeymoon trip to Hawaii, we participated in this experience. From the start, the staff, especially Natsumi with her machine-gun talk and Juli with her witty remarks, made the atmosphere lively, and before we knew it, we had arrived at the port while enjoying their stories!

After listening to safety instructions and doing some warm-up exercises, we offered a prayer to the sea and jumped right in! At first, we couldn't meet our dolphin guide, but soon enough, dolphins swam right beneath us, and just when we thought they had gone far away, they returned and swam close to us—it was amazing!

When we changed spots to swim with the turtle professor, the water was so clear that we could see all the way to the seabed. We were able to see the turtle professor swimming towards the rocks and the vibrant colors of the tropical fish, as well as the shapes of the coral reefs on the ocean floor.

Since it was my first time snorkeling, I was a bit anxious at first, but the staff were kind and assisted us, allowing us to swim with the dolphin guide and the turtle professor, making it a truly enjoyable and unforgettable experience. I really think it was a great choice to include snorkeling with Dolphin Junior in our honeymoon itinerary. If I have the opportunity to travel to Hawaii again, I would love to experience snorkeling with Dolphin Junior once more!

新婚旅行でハワイに行った際に参加させていただきました。
出発からスタッフのナツミさんのマシンガントークやジュリさんのツッコミで盛り上げていただき、楽しくお話を聞いているうちにあっという間に港まで到着しました！

安全に関する説明などを聞いて準備体操をし、海にお祈りをささげて早速海へ！
最初はなかなかイルカ先生に会えませんでしたが途中から私たちの真下をイルカ先生が泳いだり、遠くに行ったかと思いきや帰ってきて近くを泳いでくれたりと最高でした！
スポットを変えてカメ大教授と泳いだときには海底まで見渡せるくらい海が澄んでおり、海面にいたカメ大教授が岩陰まで泳いでいく姿や熱帯魚の鮮やかな色合い・海底のさんご礁の形などを見ることができました。

シュノーケリング自体がはじめてだったので最初は不安でしたが、スタッフの方が優しくアシストしてくださり、イルカ先生やカメ大教授とも一緒に泳げたので本当に楽しく最高の思い出になりました。
新婚旅行の行程にイルカ中学さんのシュノーケリングを選んで本当によかったと思います。
またハワイ旅行をする機会があれば、その時にもイルカ中学さんでシュノーケリング体験をしたいと思いました！

The meeting place was hard to find. The guides were all foreigners, but there were Japanese language sheets with important information provided. We used the emergency life jackets as they were. There were only black fish, but we were able to see two families of sea turtles. They came up for air, so we were able to swim together for a while, which was very moving.

集合場所が分かりずらかったです。ガイドはみんな外人でしたが注意事項は日本語の用紙が用意されてました。ライフジャケットは緊急用のをそのまま使用でした。魚は黒いのしかいなかったですが海ガメ親子2家族とも会えました。息継ぎで上に出てきてくれたのでしばらく一緒に泳げてとても感動しました。

It was my first snorkeling experience at Hanauma Bay in 20 years. The clarity of the water and the number of fish have definitely decreased. I couldn't help but compare it to the ocean from the past, which was disappointing. However, I think it would be an impressive tour for first-time snorkelers. The pickup was on time, and they were very kind, providing recommendations for local shops and more.

20年ぶりのハナウマ湾でのシュノーケリングでした。
やはり海の透明度と魚の数は落ちてました。
昔の海にどうしても比べてしまい残念でした。
シュノーケリングが初めてであれば感動するツアーだとは思います。
迎えの時間どおりで、現地のお勧めのお店を教え下さったりと色々と親切にして頂いけました。

Dan & Cheika were great. I will highly recommend this tour to anyone. We had a fantastic afternoon. Thanks

Excellent snorkeling tour for beginners who aren't strong swimmers
Dan & Chieko -great experienced instructors- very organized- provided all gear, life jackets and constantly checked on how people were doing
We saw a variety of fish and turtles- they took wonderful photos for the group as an added bonus
Highly recommended- would do this again

The staff were energetic and had a very good vibe. I was a bit disappointed that I couldn't see the dolphins up close. There was a buildup saying, "Today is amazing. They're right there," so my expectations were high. I could see the dolphins in the distance, but they weren't as close as I had hoped. It felt like I watched the dolphin show at the aquarium two or three times. I couldn't see them in the ocean. I think it's a tour that has its ups and downs. The staff were all very pleasant.

スタッフの皆さんは、元気もありとても良い感じでした。やはりイルカが近くで見れないと少しがっかりです。「今日はすごいよ。そこにいるよ」と前振りもあったので、期待も大きかったです。遠くのイルカは見えましたが、期待していた近さはなく、水族館のイルカショーの回るところを２、3回見ましたという感じです。海の中でみることはできませんでした。当たりはずれがあるツアーだと思います。スタッフは気持ちが良い方ばかりです。

I visited Hawaii on a company trip and participated in a snorkeling tour at Hanauma Bay. Hanauma Bay was so beautiful, and I was very satisfied to see small fish, large fish, and even the long-awaited sea turtles! I had some anxiety since it was my first time in Hawaii, but thanks to Dan and Chieko, I had a lot of fun and made great memories! If I visit Hawaii again, I would definitely like to participate! Dan was so cool!♡︎

社員旅行でハワイを訪れ、ハナウマ湾でのシュノーハワイには社員旅行で訪れ、ハナウマ湾のシュノーケリングツアーに参加しました。
ハナウマ湾がとても綺麗で、小さい魚から、大きな魚、そして念願のウミガメも見れて、大満足でした！
初めてのハワイで不安もあったのですが、ダン先生や、ちえこさんのおかげでとても楽しく、良い思い出ができました！
またハワイを訪れることがあれば是非参加したいです！ダン先生かっこよかったです♡︎

As a 30yr kamaaina , originally from Scotland, I took a visiting Scot on this voyage.. WHAT a joy!
Knowing the sandbar, the snorkeling and turtle viewing areas as a local...I was SO impressed how this professional bunch put on a safe and VERY authentic trip for all to enjoy the best of a windward bay on Oahu.
I can't imagine how anyone could be disappointed going on such a fun, relaxing, water adventure.
Kudos to the local staff who ALL did an exemplary job.

Outstanding experience with a wonderful crew and photographer! Explained everything clearly and ensure we had a safe enjoyable time! Visibility was fantastic and sharks a beauty to observe! Going back if we can before we leave!! Highly recommend this team!!

I previously participated in another snorkeling tour off Waikiki and had a great time, so this time I decided to join this one, which is slightly more expensive but includes a life vest as standard. My husband, who isn't the best swimmer, insisted on having a life vest, so we chose this option, and it turned out to be a good decision. Fortunately, there were plenty of sea turtles this time, which was a delight. The water clarity was decent, and personally, I think you can have a great time snorkeling off Waikiki without needing to go far. For those who have limited time but still want to snorkel, I think this is a great option. Drinks are available for purchase, and snacks are free. As expected, drinks are on the pricier side, so it might be a good idea to bring your own.

以前もう一方のワイキキ沖シュノーケルに参加してヨカッタので今回は若干高いけどライフベストが基本で配られるこちらに参加してみました。泳ぎが今ひとつな主人がライフベストがないとイヤ、というのでそうしたのですが、結果よかったです。ラッキーなことにウミガメが今回たくさんいて堪能。透明度もまずまずだし個人的には遠出しなくても十分ワイキキ沖で楽しめると思います。あまり時間がないけどシュノーケルも、という方にはポイント高いと思います。ドリンクは有料、スナックは無料です。当たり前ですがドリンクは高めなので、持参がよいかと・・・

When we arrived, it was just after high tide and the water was up to our waists, but we had a great time! The ocean was beautiful! Amazing!! Just that alone lifted our spirits. The weather was a mix of sunny and cloudy, but it didn't rain.

A turtle, which seemed to be used to the tour guides (like an old friend from childhood), was swimming gently near the boat. We were told not to touch it, shout, or chase it! If we followed these rules, it gradually came closer to us. It was big! So cute!! Everyone was captivated, haha.

It made everyone so happy♪ We didn't go snorkeling; instead, we borrowed some floaties and just floated around, having a blast! It was so much fun! Floaties are the best! The food was delicious too! Kalbi♪

After getting out of the water, it got chilly, so having a warm drink was nice. The coffee was great! This was my second time participating, and I definitely want to come again☆

着いた頃は満潮から少し経った頃で水は腰上でしたが、充分楽しかったです！
海綺麗！最高！！これだけでテンション上がります。
お天気は晴れたり曇ったりでしたが雨は降らずでした。
ツアーのお姉さんに慣れた亀さん(小さい頃からのお友達みたい)が船の近くをユラユラ泳いでます。
触らず、大声出さず、追いかけない！
これを守ればだんだん近寄ってきてくれます。
大きい！可愛い！！
みんな夢中でした 笑
みんな幸せになれますね♪
私達は、シュノーケリングはせず、浮き輪を借りてプカプカユラユラ遊んでました！
最高に楽しい！浮き輪最高！
ご飯も美味しかった！カルビ♪
海から上がると冷えるので温かい飲み物も嬉しかったです。
コーヒー美味しかった！
今回2回目の参加でしたが、また是非来たいと思います☆

Had the best time the boys looked after us the whole time. My girlfriend had a panic attack while in the water and the guys helped her and made her feel relaxed and she was then able to enjoy herself again. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone
. We will be back
Mel and Tara
Melbourne Australia xx

This beach is dog-friendly. You can see well-trained, smart dogs happily playing with their owners. My beloved dog also rode a bodyboard and surfed the waves. Bob's pizza is really delicious! It's even better to take it to go and eat it at the beach!

わんこOKのbeachです。躾された賢いわんこが楽しげに飼い主さんと遊ぶ光景がみられます。我が愛犬もbodyboardに乗って波乗りわんこ。してきました(〃∇〃) ボブさんのピザは本当に美味しいです！‘to go’してbeachで食べると尚さいこーっ

When I entered the sea and looked in the direction the instructor indicated, I could really see four or five dolphins swimming! Furthermore, as a special treat, we changed locations and entered the sea again, where we were able to see nearly ten dolphins, including a small baby dolphin!! Other activities and events on the boat were also a lot of fun!! Thanks to the motion sickness band I purchased on the bus ride there, I was able to enjoy the experience without any seasickness at all!!

海に入ってインストラクターの指示する方向を見ると、本当にイルカが４，５頭泳いでいるのが見えました！さらに、今回は特別に、ということでポイントを変えて再度海に入ると、今度は小さな子どもイルカを含む１０頭近くのイルカを見ることができました！！その他のアクティビティや船上でのイベント等もとても楽しかったです！！行きのバスで購入した酔い止めバンドのおかげで、まったく船酔いもせず楽しむことができました！！

I was able to see dolphins about three times! I was so moved to see a baby dolphin too!
While snorkeling, I was also able to see a sea turtle up close, which was very satisfying. The hamburgers we had on the boat were also really delicious! ( ˆoˆ )/
It would have been even better if there were fewer people, haha.

イルカ3回位見れました！赤ちゃんも見れて感動！
シュノーケリング中にウミガメもじっくり至近距離でみることができて満足です。船で食べられるハンバーガーもとってもおいしかったです( ˆoˆ )/
人が少なければもっと最高だったな笑

GREAT time!!!! Staff was wonderful and did a great job of ensuring we had a good time!!!
If we had the time, we’d do it again!!!

My first trip to Hawaii!!
I have experienced snorkeling once in Okinawa, but unfortunately, it was rainy, and I couldn't enjoy it due to poor visibility.
This time, I was looking forward to snorkeling because I wanted to see sea turtles.
The tour guide was able to communicate in Japanese, which made me feel at ease.
The ocean was beautiful, and I got to see tropical fish and sea turtles, which was amazing!!
If I have the chance to go to Hawaii again, I would like to use this service once more.

初めてのハワイ旅行!!
沖縄でシュノーケリングを1度体験していますが、あいにくの雨で視界も悪く楽しめませんでした。
今回は、ウミガメに会いたくてシュノーケリングが楽しみでした。
ツアーガイドさんも日本語で会話出来て、安心でした。
海もきれいで、熱帯魚、ウミガメにも会えて最高でした!!
また、ハワイに行く機会があれば、もう一度利用したいと思いました。

We took a large bus to the dock, and from there, we transferred to a boat to set off. It's an efficient way to experience everything, so it might be great for those who are short on time or want to pack in a lot of activities. We had imagined we would be able to snorkel a bit more leisurely, so that was a bit disappointing. If snorkeling is your main goal, it might be better to choose a different tour. However, if your aim is to visit the sandbar, this could be a good option.

大型バスに乗って船着き場まで移動、そこから船に乗り換えて出発。
効率よく体験ができるので、時間のない方や色んなものを詰め込んでみたい方にはいいいかも。
私たちは、もうすこしゆっくりシュノーケリングができるかと想像していたので、その点はが残念でした。シュノーケリングを目的に参加するなら別のツアーがいいかもしれません。
サンドバーの見学が目的なら、いいかも。

Although the perfect Shirahama didn't appear, I had a great time playing with a beach ball, taking photos, and enjoying myself. I was also very satisfied to see many sea turtles swimming.

完全な白浜は現れませんでしたが、ビーチボールをひたり、写真を撮ったり、楽しく過ごせました。
ウミガメの泳ぐ姿もたくさん見られて大満足です。

During my last trip to Hawaii, the weather was bad, and I couldn't participate in any activities. This time, I finally got to go on a dolphin tour! There was an announcement that dolphins were present, but we had a hard time getting in the water, which made me nervous. However, I was able to see many dolphins from the boat. Once we got in the water, I was able to see a pod of about ten dolphins! I'm very satisfied.

前回のハワイ渡航では、天気が悪くアクティビティに参加出来ませんでした。
今回、念願叶ってのイルカツアー！
イルカは居ますとのアナウンスでしたが、中々入水出来ず、ドキドキしましたが、船の上からはたくさん見ることができました。
入水してからも、10頭ほどの群れを見ることが出来ましたよ(^-^)満足です。

The crew were sensational with everyone.. it really made the day.. captain found us lots of dolphins and the conditions were awesome.. highly recommended well worth the money.. great day

9.27.17 Snorkeling for Beginner we traveled over an hour and saw lots of fishes and sea turtle from brochure.. I was lost for two times and has fear of water. They were with me whole time!!

It was a wonderful experience.
The beautiful sea and blue sky made for very fortunate weather.
Participating in the afternoon allowed for a relaxed schedule, making it a perfect plan for the day after arrival.
Although the water level was a bit high, so I couldn't experience the "white sandy beach floating off Kaneohe Bay," it was still worth it. This scenery was breathtaking.
I was also able to see sea turtles up close (two of them), which was very satisfying.
The staff were very entertaining, making it a fun tour.
Next time, I would like to join the morning plan.

とても素敵な経験でした。
綺麗な海に青い空、とても恵まれた天気だったと思います。
午後からの参加は時間的にも余裕があり、到着翌日にはちょうど良いプランでした。
ちょっと水位が高かったので「カネオヘ湾沖に浮かぶ白い砂浜」は経験できませんでしたが
それを差し引いても良かったです。この景色は感動的です。
ウミガメを近くで見ることも出来（しかも2頭）こちらも大満足。
スタッフの方も大変面白くて楽しいツアーでした。
次回は午前のプランに参加してみたいですね。

These guys are fantastic. Very customer centric and knowledgeable. They went out of their way to show us a good time and all with a great sense of humour. They had spotted a pod of dolphins off to the left of our journey out to the turtles and took a wee detour so we could experience the dolphins. It was amazing!! Loved the turtles experience - the only recommendation here would be that the option of being able to hire a gopro on board would have put the icing on the cake. We didn't have an underwater camera and would gladly have paid to hire one to capture the turtles and colourful fish down under.
The sail was fantastic and the flying fish was another added unexpected bonus.
What a job!

I was hoping there would be a bit more road, but it was so beautiful that I was moved! I was surprised that the turtles came close enough to touch. The staff were all cheerful, which made it a fun and wonderful experience✨ However, there were too few paddleboards, so I didn't get a turn... I wanted to do it... lol

I would love to use this service again when I come back to Hawaii!

もう少し道が出来るのかと期待していましたが
全然綺麗だったので感動でした！
まさかの亀も触れるくらいの距離まで来てくれて
スタッフさんも明るい方ばかりで楽しく最高でした✨
ただ、サップの数が少なく回ってこなかった。。
したかった。。。笑

またHawaiiに来た時にも利用したいです

I was looking forward to it, but unfortunately, the water level was higher due to the rain, and the visibility was a bit poor. Still, the sea was very beautiful, and the guide was interesting, and the staff were friendly, so I enjoyed it! If the weather had been good, it would have been truly amazing!

Also, I brought my 1-year-old and 3-year-old children, but I regretted not bringing small floaties for them. (It's dangerous if you don't hold them securely to prevent them from drifting away.) There were life jackets for kids, but they were too big for my 1-year-old, so I had to hold him, and my 3-year-old was cold, so we couldn't stay in the water for long. It was a bit challenging to hold both of them.

期待して行ったのですが、残念なことに雨が降った後のため水かさも増していたのと、透明度が少し悪かったです。ただ、それでもとてもキレイな海だったし、ガイドさんも面白くスタッフさんたちも感じが良かったので、楽しめました！
天気が良ければ本当に最高だったのに！
あと、1歳と3歳の子供を連れて行ったのですが、小さな子供用の浮き輪が無いため、持参していけば良かったと後悔してます。(流されないために、しっかり押さえておかないと危ないですが)
ライフジャケットも子供用はありましたが、1歳児には大きくつけられないので、抱っこしたままで、3歳も寒かったため、ずっと海に入って居られず、2人抱っこして居たので、少し大変でした。

Had great experience kayaking and snorkeling in the beautiful bay! Great guides with little stories about the historical background (and super supportive in care you're not fully comfortable).
The tour doesn't make a stop at the famous "sand bar", so not recommended to those who wish to do some photo shooting there.